ICSA rural development chairman Seamus Sherlock has voiced his concerns over the proposed Greenway route from Athlone through South Roscommon and on to Galway. Speaking following the recent announcement by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross that the issue was back on the agenda, Mr Sherlock said “ICSA stands with farmers wishing to
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Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has called on Roscommon County Council to ensure that all planning regulations in relation to the Sliabh Ban wind turbine development have been adhered to as part of the investigations into the recent flash floods in the area. Deputy Murphy raised the issue of the flash floods in
Ballaghaderreen’s Julie Sharkey returns to Roscommon Arts Centre tomorrow night, Thursday June 23rd, with her own one-woman show “A Game Called Lucy Finally Wins”. Written and directed by CC Kiely “A Game Called Lucy Finally Wins” is a play within a game show where the stories of Lucy’s (played by Julie) life are revealed entirely
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Senator Frank Feighan has called for Ireland to have a debate on the matter of rejoining the (British) Commonwealth. Speaking in Seanad Éireann this morning he said “Last weekend, I noted with great interest the celebrations of the 125th birthday of John A. Costello. As Senators will know, he was the leader of Fine Gael,
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Are you interested in taking part in an exciting monitoring scheme which contributes to National and International conservation policy and research? Would you like to become an expert on your local pollinators and how their numbers and communities change from year to year? If you answered “yes” to any of these, then why not come
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Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice says it’s unacceptable for Coillte to say that there is no link between the work the semi-state has carried out on Sliabh Bán and heavy localised flooding in the surrounding areas last week. Michael Fitzmaurice TD has been in contact with Roscommon County Council this week who are investigating the matter.
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Lough Ree RNLI Treasurer Mr. Vincent Rafter, was recently presented with a Gold Badge at RNLI Annual Presentation of Awards to mark his years of service to the charity. Picture Credit: RNLI/Tara Murphy Mr Rafter was presented with his award by RNLI Chairman Charles Hunter-Pease. Vincent has been the Treasurer of Athlone/Lough Ree RNLI since
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Urgent action is needed to address the deepening farm income crisis, IFA President Joe Healy said today at a briefing for TDs and Senators in Dublin. Today’s briefing is the start of a major IFA campaign to secure measures that will relieve the extreme income pressure being felt by farmers in almost every sector and
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It has been a busy few weeks at Boyle Golf Club with plenty of internal and inter-club competitions. Results (week ending June 19th) Sunday’s Bart Moran Trophy was won by Brendan Gaffney (8) 64 nett, in second was Michael Reid (15) 65 nett, the gross prize went to Jim Mooney (10) with 78 and in
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Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran has announced that the New Primary School that will be formed in Roscommon Town following the amalgamation of Scoil Mhuire NS and the Abbey Boys NS in September 2017 will be called St Coman’s Wood Primary School. The announcement follows consultation with all the stakeholders involved by the Amalgamation Steering
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Fiona Tully and Michael Naughton of St Comans Handball Club, Roscommon town are to be honoured in Croke Park this Saturday. Fiona has been selected as GAA Handball Young Female Player of the Year All Star for 2015 and Michael Naughton will be honoured as the “Hall of Fame” recipient.
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Elphin-Ballinameen Team claim first title Pride of place goes this week goes to the Elphin-Ballinameen U12s who secured the Division Two Shield with a 1-9 to 1-8 victory over Oran. This was the first silverware won by the new combination and will hopefully be the first of many. Captain Evan Murray collected the Shield and
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St Croans “Reach for the Stars” St Croans GAA Club and Ballintubber Tidy Towns/Heritage proudly presents “Reach for the Stars” the ultimate fundraising variety show. An all singing all dancing extravaganza, showcasing our local talent with 24 Acts from Ballymoe and Ballintubber taking to the floor. Warm up those vocal cords, clear the diary and get ready to cast your vote as “Reach
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Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that Biotech Europe, formerly known as Moss Vision, will commence the manufacturing of lenses at their Roscommon town facility in July. The news was confirmed to Senator Maura Hopkins following a visit to the facility yesterday (Monday June 20th). Welcoming the news she said “This development is of
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Roscommon Camogie Meet & Greet This Friday evening 24th June the Roscommon County Camogie team will be hosting a Meet & Greet in Athleague at 7.30pm. Clubs from around the County are invited to come out and meet our Junior players. U10 teams will participate in a blitz from 6.30pm. Liberty insurance All Ireland Junior
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